The Petrushka Project

Joined by simulcast technology from opposite ends of the Hop, the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble and Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra together perform an iconic Stravinsky work—and also present their own programs.

Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra

The Hop’s resident orchestra features student and community instrumentalists from all walks of life, performing major symphonic works. Sophisticated repertoire, high musical standards and outstanding soloists contribute to the DSO’s regional reputation for excellence.Learn more about the Symphony

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Dartmouth Dance Ensemble

John Heginbotham, director
Rebecca Stenn, choreographer-in-residence

Led by two New York City-based choreographers who direct their own busy companies, this ensemble brings together dedicated dancers from throughout the campus in a collaborative, creative environment that invites dancer input. Performance opportunities throughout the academic year include a range of informal appearances and a mainstage production—which this year includes a new version of Stravinsky’s captivating ballet Petrushka, in an innovative collaboration with the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra.Learn more about the Dance Ensemble

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Let’s Talk Petrushka
Pre-Show Talks in the Top of the Hop, 7 pm - 7:45 pm, FreeBeverages available from the Top of the Hop bar

Fri, May 25 - Filippo Ciabatti, John Heginbotham and Rebecca Stenn discuss and answer your questions about the why, where and how of the Petrushka Project.

Sat, May 26 - John Heginbotham talks about the Petrushka Project and also introduces composer Tyondai Braxton, “one of the most acclaimed experimental musicians of the last decade” (Washington Post), who will collaborate with the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble in 2018-19.

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Linked by cutting-edge simulcast technology, two Hop Ensembles perform together, from opposite ends of the Hop! While the Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra plays Stravinsky’s Petrushka in Spaulding Auditorium, the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble dances to that iconic work in The Moore Theater—with thrilling new choreography by DDE Director John Heginbotham and Choreographer-in-Residence Rebecca Stenn. Spaulding audiences watch the DDE in large-scale projection, and Moore audiences hear the DSO through state-of-the-art audio. Each ensemble begins the evening with a set of its own works—so attend performances in both venues for the full effect!